About msminnesota

I'm a wife, mom of two (one blue, one pink), and I work full time. Our family loves to camp, and we're often on mini adventures during the summer. My fall/winter/spring/rainy day hobby is quilting. I started about 10 years ago, then put everything away when The Blue One was born. A few years ago a good friend decided to take up this 'hobby' and I've been back at it ever since. She's my partner in crime (A.K.A. 'the enabler').
I have no aspirations of becoming a quilt designer - I'm just not that good at geometry (I rely on my math major/computer programmer husband to help with piecing backs at times!).
This little blog is my way of chronicling my quilting adventures. Occasionally I post about non-quilting things as well.
Thanks for stopping by. Don't forget to say HI!
IG: wannabequilter

Here we go again. I was four for four with my Q1 goals, and I’m hoping I can keep that trend going for this quarter! Brendan’s Grad Quilt My nephew graduates in June and ThePinkOne and I are heading to … Continue reading →

Well, I did it! Completed the 4 WIPs that I made a goal to complete in the first quarter. Q1 Goal post here. Finish #1 The Betsy Travel Bag, pattern by Kristi McDonough, @schnitzelandboo. I finished it just in time to … Continue reading →

2016 was an active sewing year for me, although my blogging totally fell off. I’m smart enough to not promise that I’ll be a more active blogger in 2017! I’ve got some pretty hefty finish goals for 2017, and I’ve … Continue reading →

There’s been another blogging lull, and a bit of a sewing lull, but I had a ridiculously productive sewing weekend at an amazing retreat center at Stitch Supply Co in Altoona, Wisconsin and I was able to get so much … Continue reading →

I recently stumbled upon the V and Co Ombre Mini Swap that Nicole Daksiewicz @modernhandcraft, Chris Thompson @the_tattooed_quilter, and Nydia Kehnle @nydiak have announced. I really like the concept – finish the mini, then get a partner. No extras (whew, no … Continue reading →

It was February retreat weekend, and instead of being at the retreat in MN with all the ladies, I was in Scottsdale, AZ for work. I’m not going to lie, the 87° weather was pretty darn great, but I did … Continue reading →